in the arm:
bicep contracts (agonist)
triceps relax (antagonist)
in the leg:
hamstrings contract (agonist)
quadriceps relaxes (antagonist)
remember the agonist is the muscle "agonising" to do the work - like pulling the joint.
muscles contract and relax by bring about movements.
They contract and relax
Muscles contract and relax to move a joint. ... Muscles contract at a constant rate. Muscles contract and relax to move a joint.
Muscles that cause primary movement are called agonist muscles. These muscles contract to produce the desired movement, while antagonists relax to allow the action to occur. For example, during a bicep curl, the biceps act as the agonist, facilitating the lifting of the weight.
When you move a certain way, various muscle groups contract and relax to facilitate the movement. For example, during a bicep curl, the biceps brachii contracts to lift the weight, while the triceps relax to allow for the bending of the elbow. Conversely, when lowering the weight, the triceps contract to extend the elbow, and the biceps relax. This coordinated action of agonist and antagonist muscles enables smooth and controlled movements.
When you Bend your Leg your hamstring contracts and your quadriceps relax
Endorphins.
Muscles contain certain proteins called contractile proteins which enable it to contract and relax to bring about movements.
The internal intercostal muscles relax and the external intercostal muscles contract, pulling the ribcage upwards and outwards.
Contract and Relax
Do you mean "contract". Well, when muscles contract they get shorter and fatter. When they relax they get longer and thinner.
Skeletal muscles .